Platform Engineer

• You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams. • In this position, you will be expected to: • Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform. • Validate Solutions/Implementations: • Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams. • Independently Problem Solve: • Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform. • Understand Medium-Level Tasking: • Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines. • Estimate Time and Effort: • Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution. • Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency • Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment • Travel Expectations: 10%-25% • Travel Expectations: • The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. • Preferred Experience and Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development. • Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker. • Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services. • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting. • Proficient with YAML. • Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security. • Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment. • Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code. • Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance. • Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification. • Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system. • Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory. • Salary Ranges: Platform Engineer: $123,250 - $166,750Senior Platform Engineer: $148,750 - $201,250